Japan economy grows annualized 2.1% in Jan-March, beating estimates

Nikkei Asia | May 18, 2026, 9:04 p.m. | Original

TOKYO -- Japan's economy grew 0.5% in January-March from the preceding three months, or at an annualized pace of 2.1%, Cabinet Office data showed on Tuesday, higher than market expectations.

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